If you’ve been paying close attention so far this season, you might notice something different about LeBron James aside from his interesting new mustache. His shorts seem to be approaching a John Stockton-esque look. They’re noticeably shorter shorts than they have been in the past. This is not by accident, LeBron is going for a [...]
November 7, 2015
Anou Enright
Offbeat
The Miami Heat made history last night during their 96-84 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves by having five left handed players on the court at one time. This was the first time this has ever happened and the lineup featured Goran Dragic, Tyler Johnson, Justise Winsow, Josh McRoberts and Chris Bosh. Confirmed: Heat having five [...]
November 6, 2015
Anou Enright
Offbeat
It looks like the post-Dirk Nowitzki era will still be under the guidance of Rick Carlisle. The Dallas Mavericks have secured Carlisle’s presence on the sidelines all the way to the 2021-22 season after successfully reaching a five-year, $35 million dollar extension. From Marc Stein of ESPN.com: [tweet https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/662385751317811200] [tweet https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/662386201542815744] This doesn’t only mean [...]
LeBron James and Kevin Love are cool with one another…now. You can’t really go a full day without hearing how cool with one another they are. Love is a more integral part of the Cleveland Cavaliers offenses. LeBron is older. Kyrie Irving is still on the sidelines. The Cavs are, unlike last year, off to [...]
November 6, 2015
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Thursday night was Dwyane Wade’s, as his Miami Heat emerged on top 96-84 against the Minnesota Timberwolves to kick off their brief two-game road trip on a high note. From the get go, the Heat took the lead and never looked back, mainly thanks to Dwyane Wade and his vintage performance of 25 points on [...]
November 6, 2015
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Highlights, Hoops TV
Details surrounding Gerald Green’s hospitalization are starting to emerge. The Miami Heat announced on Wednesday that Green had been “admitted into the hospital,” but did not provide any additional context. By Thursday night, however, more information was available. According to USA Today‘s Jeff Zillgitt, Green was unconscious and bleeding at the time of the 911 [...]
November 6, 2015
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The deadline to sign extensions for players on the final year of their rookie contract was at midnight last night and many of the top players from the draft class will go into the 2016 offseason as restricted free agents. One last minute deal got done right before the buzzer as the Raptors signed shooting [...]
November 5, 2015
Anou Enright
Blogs, Ryan Bawek
Golden State Warriors Steve Kerr remains out of commission as he recovers from two back surgeries, and he may not be returning anytime soon. This, mind you, doesn’t seem to be reason enough to panic. The Warriors are still undefeated, still historically good, still destroying the concept of championship fatigue. Kerr has a great relationship [...]
November 5, 2015
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Kyrie Irving is working back from a knee injury, and it appears the Cleveland Cavaliers point guard could return sooner than initially expected. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, Irving wouldn’t offer a specific date but—contrary to what the team has suggested—said he has one in mind. “There’s light at the end of the tunnel. In [...]
November 5, 2015
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The San Antonio Spurs were looking end their three-game road trip on a winning note when they paid the Washington Wizards a visit at Verizon Center last night. Bradley Beal wasn’t so certain. Things almost went according to plan for Greg Popovich and company as they held on to the lead after three quarters. But [...]
November 5, 2015
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